| ashore |
to or onto the shore. |
| bravery |
the quality or condition of not feeling fear; courage. |
| current |
of or happening in the present time. |
| dike |
a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. |
| dissect |
to cut open or apart in order to examine. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| ignore |
to refuse to recognize or fail to take notice of; pay no attention to. |
| implement |
something used to do a particular job; tool or device. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| predator |
an animal that hunts other animals for food. |
| rank1 |
an office or position. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |